Pampers World Tour Event

giant chairs and tables

Sam & i were at Trinoma last Sunday, just need to buy something in the mall. I didn't know that there's this Pampers on going event at the activity center. And i thought that it's only for parents with babies. They are accepting all kids for registration to join the said event. So i decided to register and join the fun inside with sam. She really enjoyed the colorful rooms with these giant furnitures. We were able to get some freebies as well from the different sponsors. Rj & Giselle hosted the mini show. Conduct some raffle and discussed some parenting tips for all the parents. Sam enjoyed these giant furnitures and really climbed high just to seat on the top...with my help of course. She also enjoyed watching the elephant mascot dancing on the stage. Sadly, I wasn't able to have her a decent pic beside it...what's the name of this mascot anyway?...i have no idea!..ahaha

giant crib

What is a Pamper's World anyway?

Pampers World is a global event that aims to help parents experience the stages of development through their baby’s eyes. Pampers World has toured other countries (notably the United Kingdom, Greece, Sweden, and Indonesia among others) and is now in the Philippines.

giant couch

You can experience the world of a baby through a baby’s eyes via a tour through the 3 stages of development: New Baby, Active Baby, and Easy Ups. Each stage will feature rooms where consumers can move about and explore the world like a baby. On top of that, there will be a couple of shows throughout the day where you can learn and be entertained about the 3 stages of development via guest celebrities and pediatricians. Finally, you can also purchase Pampers Stages at discounted prices. Through innovative programs, events and partnerships with other organizations, the PPI aims to make use of these renowned professionals to provide parents with the latest in child-care information and research to help them become the best parents they can be. Here's the rest of the sched of of Pampers World Tour Event.

giant high chair and walker

Pampers World will happen in these areas:
July 26-27 2008 Glorietta Activity Center
August 9-10 2008 SM Mall of Asia Music Hall
September 13-14 2008 Trinoma
October 4-5 2008 Ayala Cebu Center

special dance number from pampers mascot

Playtime @ Glorietta

This was the time that the fashion show for the Caravan of Fun was canceled due to sudden pour of heavy rain on the first day of the said event. The event was on it's peak when suddenly a thick bundle of heavy clouds religiously covered the blue sunny skies. Unexpectedly and without any warning, super heavy rain immediately poured leaving the venue and the people super soaked wet! Due to this unexpected weather condition, mommy Joan of Kidsahoy had no choice but to discontinue the said event and just re-sched the fashion show the next day. Everything were soaked wet including the wirings and outlets for the sound system...that will surely pose a great danger to everybody if they'll still continue the event and the show. Though the rain already stopped, hubby and I decided to take a short trip inside the mall. We're both starving and decided to have some snacks. After we ate, Sam saw this indoor playground within the activity center of the mall and immediately requested if she can play there together with the other kids. We let her played and explored the playground. As you can see, she really had a great time...playing, climbing and sliding in barefoot!...gosh!...haha! As if, then lang ulit nakapaglaro! After she got exhausted, daddy bought an ice cream for her to enjoy. Hehe...just need to capture the moment of her making mess with her cold treat...hehe, simply cute! At nakiki-share pa si daddy nya...haha! :p

Nicksplat's: Let's Just Play Event

Date: 28 June 2008

Time: 2pm- 6pm

Venue: Bonifacio Global City Open Field in Taguig City (At the back of NBC Tent)

Even though April and May are gone, summer can go on and on and on…. As long as you stay healthy and keep the playful energy of your summer vacations! The sun may disappear from time to time, but that only means more fun for us ‘cause we can make a big, wet splash with friends from Nickelodeon! All you got to do is go out and get in on the action! A wet celebration is about to spray your way!

Showers of fun and slime wait for you in Nickelodeon’s Day of Play!

Do not forget to bring your squirters and extra change of clothes! You know what that means…It is time to get up and have another Nick-tastic time!

Visit to Our Lady Of Mananoag

After visiting the amusing Tacsiyapo Wall in Tarlac, we headed to our next destination...the church of Our Lady of Manaoag. I'm always hoping to visit this place ever since and I'm really glad to had it finally granted. Visiting the church with my familly was indeed a blessing for me and will be kept as one of my most treasured and memorable experience. We may not be that religous, but introducing to Sam at an early time the importance of being a good servant of God and thanking him for all the blessing she received is really important. Still looking forward to visit the church again in the future ni matter how far it is.

Manaoag Pangasinan is one of the Philippines pilgrimage centers, thanks to the presence of the Our Lady of Manaoag Shrine, home to the image of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario (i.e., Our Lady of the Rosary), which is believed to have miraculous powers. Non-Catholics may scoff at such idolatrous devotion, but that has not deterred millions of Filipino Catholics from visiting the shrine and venerating this representation of the Virgin Mary.

The image of Mary itself is said to have been brought to the Philippine Islands by way of Acapulco, Mexico by Padre Juan de San Jacinto around 400 years ago. Folk history even declares that it was the Virgin herself that designated where the church to house her image was to be built. Nowadays, pilgrims visit the church all year round but it is especially busy during the summer months of April and May. Many leave their homes before daybreak just to reach the morning masses in the shrine and to be the first in line to touch the image's robes through a small hole at the back of the altar.

Trivia:The church of Our Lady of Manaoag was established 400 years ago. Ten years after which, The ivory image was brought to the Philippines by Padre Juan de San Jacinto from Spain via Acapulco. Folk tradition has it that the Blessed Mother mary Herself designated the place where the church would be built. The church and Our Lady passed through unnumbered historical events, and remain unmoved by them.

It's a "Farm" mommy!

One night, hubby and i were talking about our sudden plans to visit the zoo. Since we're staying at my in-laws, Manila Zoo is the nearest zoo where we can go.

Me: Hey baby, you want to go to the zoo?

Sam: wow! ( as in very delighted, imagening already what she can see inside the zoo!)...let's go mommy!

Me: No, we will go there tomorrow. So you better go to sleep early. Look at daddy he's sleeping na. (just pretending..hehe)

Sam: tomorrow morning?...the cow..and the tiger...and the elephant sleeping na?

Me: Yes sweetie, they are already sleeping. Tomorrow morning, they are going to wait for you so you better go to sleep now...ok?

Sam: ok mommy...( trying to sleep but still making kulit with her dad)

The next morning:

Me: (trying to wake her up to prep her) Sam...wake wake up!

Sam: noooo!...sleep pa! (covering her face with her "nutnot")

Me: remember, we are going to see the animals today.

Sam: (very delighted on what she heard) ...going to see the animals? (with a big smile on her face)

Mommy: Yes baby... get up now.

Sam: suddenly seats up! and said yey!....let's go to the "Farm" na..

Me: later sweetie, we're going to eat first then then take a bath... and it's not a Farm baby...it's a Zoo!

Sam: no...Farm...with the different animals (then she suddenly say...iyaiyayo!!!)

I suddenly realized that she's talking about Old MacDonald had a farm song!...she's pertaining to the different animals inside the "Farm"...haha! Oo nga naman, farm nga nman at hindi zoo...di ko agad na gets!...lol! :p

Tacsiyapo, Tarlac

On our journey going to Baguio. we took the chance to drop by at Isdaan Restaurant and Tacsiyapo Wall at Tarlac. The first thing that will surely steal your attention are the Mayan/Aztec-themed, and some giant fish sculptures outside the restaurant. This floating resto is located along the hi-way at Gerona, Tarlac. There are giant fish too hanging from fishing-rods.

Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll find floating bahay kubos for dining. There’s a lot to see around the place. There are some giant urinating/spitting monkeys. It’s a multi-player game where the players try their luck staying dry. The winner (the one who stay dry until the end) gets 1 kilo of fish cooked any way the winner wants.

The Tacsiyapo Wall was featured many times on TV and on print. Guests buy a mug or plate (P8-15) or even a functioning TV (P1,500). Once you’ve chosen your “weapon”, take a deep breath, then throw your it unto the wall, break it into pieces and release your tension along shouting Tacsiyapo as loud as you can. Isn't that an effective stress therapy!. Try to drop by here to experience this unique way to release your anger...hehe

Trivia:'Tacsiyapo' is a kapangpangan term which means "Shame on you!" Quite appropriate actually, since the wall where you get to smash your wares is labelled with different issues over which Filipinos usually get frustrated. Favorite targets on the wall are "5-6!," "Boss / Managers / Supervisors, etc. !" and "Mother / Father in Law!" It is comforting to know that you are not the only one suffering from the same problem.

Mayan/Aztec-themed huge sculptures

Next destination...Our Lady of Manaoag :p

Exploring Manila Ocean Park

sam really enjoy watching the fishes that swims all over the place

At long last, I'm finally done with this uploading thing...hehe! It took me a while to finish posting our photos from our visit to the newest marine life theme park here in the Phils. The Oceanarium also known as The Manila Ocean Park. On with our tour, taking photographs and videos inside the Oceanarium is allowed, provided no flash or video lights are used so as not to scare the marine animals. Upon entering, guests are given a brochure/map of the complex with brief descriptions of the different sections within.

the six section of the Oceanarium

The Oceanarium journey is divided into six sections and each section will carry a Filipino name: >"Agos"; "Bahura"; "Buhay na Karagatan"; "Pating"; "Ang Kailaliman"; and "Laot". The first section, called Agos (Flow), features a rainforest-theme with eight tanks containing freshwater species. This part of the oceanarium -- the only open area in the facility -- shows the interconnectedness between the water and land. Agos would also feature an artificial waterfall and a touch pool, where children could interact with creatures such as starfish and shrimps. The Bahura or the Reef, would exhibit artificial corals in 48 tanks, complete with their scientific and common names, and their roles in the ecosystem. Laot (Fishing Ground), on the other hand, would feature big fish and Eagle-spotted rays in a long tank. A school of barracudas would be seen swimming in a large tank at the Kalaliman (The Deep) section of the oceanarium. There would also be a shark tank and an overhead aquarium featuring the breathtaking beauty of rays.

After our awesome encounter with the creatures of the deep see, we decided to exit the facility. And besides, we are all starving & hoping to find a snack bar somewhere ouside the big tanks. Sam's water were almost empty and she badly requested for a cold "mamam" already. We were confused at first since there was no clear signs where the exits were until a guard pointed us in the right direction through the restaurant. The place is indeed unfinished since we saw floor tiles that still need to be installed. Even the exit stairs are still rough and if one is not careful, you might trip. The pathway led us through a corridor to the souvenir shop. Even the shop still leaves room to be desired since their selections are too common and not specialized. Most of the items on display bears the Manila Ocean Park "sticker" not imprinted nor embossed. So we just continued on. One more turn and we are back in the Dome.

The whole park may not yet be finished, but having experienced walking through the Oceanarium, I can say that it was worth it even though it's not yet complete. Also, I must add that the tanks need a lot of work. A lot of the artificial reefs and corals are obvious. Nonetheless, I can't wait until they finish the whole complex. I'm looking forward to seeing the marine habitat soon and to try out that glass bottomed boat ride That Sam would surely enjoy. Just a little advise, if you intend to visit the Oceanarium anytime soon, do so on a weekday... please!!! Doing so, you will avoid large crowds which will make your visit a lot more enjoyable especially for the kids. :p

my family in front of the Manila Ocean Park

Kiddie Fun Days @ Market Market

Have a fun-filled afternoon at the Market! Market! Children's Zone.

A P300 purchase (single or accummulated) on the said dates from participating stores entitles shoppers to fun activities such as face painting or kids' salon. There will also be arts and crafts workshops and party games.

Participating Stores: Toytown - Kevin's Toys and Library - Big and Small Co. - Orange Juice - Spin - Big Joy - Kids of Bayo - Gingersnaps - United Toys - Enfant - Anne Juleth - Kids' Hair Salon - Kid's Depot - Kaboosh - Oshkosh - Dave's Fun House - Gift Factory.

Only receipts valid on the promo dates will be honored and only one (1) activity (either face painting or kids' salon) may be availed for every P300 receipt.

Lucky Winner of Cartoon Network's 'Certified Coolest Mom-Baby Bonding Moments' photo contest

"When it rains...it really pours!"

Yey again!...I received another phone call today from Tin Bernal of Global Media Consultants informing me this another great news! I won another photo contest! This time it's the "Certified Coolest Mom-Baby Bonding Moments" photo contest sponsored by Cartoon Network and Johnson and Johnson. There were actually 5 grand winners and my photo entry was one of them. I thought my entry wouldn't make it because I sent it an hour before the submission deadline ends last may 24. Oh well, I'm truly blessed and indeed very lucky today! :p The primary pic I'm using here in my Multiply Account was my winning entry.

We won these super Certified Cool Bulilits Getaway from Johnson's Baby Cooling Powder:

• Overnight stay at Camayan Beach Resort, Subic bay
• A day trip to Subic Ocean Adventure (4 tickets)
• Johnson's Baby Cooling Powder Gift Pack

Another great news is that they are asking our (winners) permission to sign the Name & Liability Release Form from Cartoon Network for Johnson's Cooling Moment Contest because our photos will be aired @ Cartoon Network!...Weee! Sam & I can't hardly wait to see this short time fame of us in TV!..hehe :p

the contest ads

3rd placer - "Portraits: Mom & I @ Trinoma" Photo Competition

Yey!...I didn't expect that my entry will be still included in the photo contest of Trinoma's Portraits: Mom & I @ Trinoma. I just received a phone call today and an email from Anne Nayve, Marketing Dept. of Trinoma informing me about the good news. Competition was very stiff and I was really lucky that the photo we've submitted was still chosen and has been selected as the 3rd placer. Here's the winning photo entry entitled "By my side"...

"By my side" (photog and title courtesy of Sam's daddy)

We won the following prizes:

• P2,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGC's
• gift pack from The Body Shop worth P2,000
• The Spa Wellness Cards worth P2,500
  

High School Musical...The Ice Tour

Starring A Cast Of World-Class Skaters

Venue: Araneta Coliseum

Website: http://www.highschoolmusicaltheicetour-asia.com

Event Date/Time:

July 11, 2008 Friday at 2:00pm

July 11, 2008 Friday at 6:00pm

July 12, 2008 Saturday at 1:00pm

July 12, 2008 Saturday at 4:30pm

July 12, 2008 Saturday at 8:00pm

July 13, 2008 Sunday at 2:00pm

July 13, 2008 Sunday at 6:00pm

July 15, 2008 Tuesday at 6:00pm

July 16, 2008 Wednesday at 6:00pm

July 17, 2008 Thursday at 6:00pm

July 18, 2008 Friday at 2:00pm

July 18, 2008 Friday at 6:00pm

July 19, 2008 Saturday at 1:00pm

July 19, 2008 Saturday at 4:30pm

July 19, 2008 Saturday at 8:00pm

July 20, 2008 Sunday at 1:00pm

July 20, 2008 Sunday at 4:30pm

July 20, 2008 Sunday at 8:00pm

Seat and Price:

Seat Location

LOWER BOX VIP (Reserved Seating) 1340
PATRON REGULAR (Reserved Seating) 1100
LOWER BOX REGULAR (Reserved Seating) 1100
UPPER BOX A VIP (Reserved Seating) 900
UPPER BOX A REGULAR (Reserved Seating) 640
UPPER BOX B (Free Seating) 350
GENERAL ADMISSION (Free Seating) 150
PATRON VIP (Reserved Seating) 1340

For your Online Ticket Reservation, click here.

Moments with Daddy at Market Market Photo Contest

Ayala Malls
invite you to join
Moments with Daddy
at
Market! Market! Photo Contest

To join, present P300 worth of receipts (single or accumulated) at the Concierge from any Market! Market! establishment from May 23 to June 8, 2008 and accomplish a Moments with Daddy at Market! Market! application form. Receipts may only be used once and will be stamped upon redemption of the application form.Photos must capture a particular moment between “father and child,” and must be taken in Market! Market! Entries should be submitted to the Concierge in a sealed brown envelope and must include the following:

• duly accomplished application form
• CD containing the soft file of the photo

Deadline of submission of entries is on June 8, 2008. Winners of the said contest are:

• Father (with child) depicted in the Photo
• Photographer

Winners will be selected at the end of the promo and will be notified through SMS, voice mail and/or email. Prizes are as follows:

Photographer:

• 1st Prize: P10,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop
• 2nd Prize: P 5,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop
• 3rd Prize: P 3,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop

Father(in photo)

• 1st Prize: P10,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop
• 2nd Prize: P 5,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop
• 3rd Prize: P 3,000 worth of Ayala Malls eGCs, P500 worth of Bench GCs, and gift pack from The Body Shop

Photographers retain the copyright to their submitted photos.

Funny Moments @ Fabfoto

For those who were able to join the Caravan of Fun last May 3-4 and tried to have their photos taken at FABFOTO booth...click the link below to check out your cute and funny photos:

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- Weddings

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We encourage you to use your wacky minds, FabFoto is not limited to these events.You can use this any time, any where you want it!

We sooo love fabfoto! :p

my family

my sis in-laws and sammy

my nephew's wedding @ Fernbrook Gardens

Our Caleruega Experience

After our tiring expediton to the Eco-Adventure Trail in Tagaytay, and since we are already near to Batanggas...we decided to take a stop-over to this well-known place along Nasugbu Batanggas, the Caleruega. The Caleruega is a spiritual center located in the hilly part of Batulao, Batangas owned by the Dominican Province of the Philippines. Journey to a place of spiritual healing and reflection.

The Caleruega grounds in Tagaytay is a sanctuary for the soul and the spirit. The sprawling flora and lush environs makes Caleruega the perfect place for retreats, weddings, or simply an afternoon away from the metro. It was primarily constructed to serve as a venue for spiritual activities like retreats primarily for Dominican schools. At present it is open to the public for seminars, trainings, and private weddings.

Its facilities include a chapel, two session halls, two dormitories, more than 20 medieval-type cottages, a refectory, an adoration room, and a campsite. Its rugged landscape and serene environment is perfect for meditations that make visitors feel relaxed and comfortable. Caleruega was named and patterned after the medieval town in Spain, which is the birthplace of the founder of the Dominican Order, St. Dominic de Guzman. Also, you can’t go there and miss the 150-seater Transfiguration Chapel, which has been seen in many movies (if you watched Sukob where Kris & Wendell got married). This rustic church surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers is the perennial Batangas-wedding venue favorite. Its charm and beauty attracts couples and ordinary sightseers from all over the country. This church is perfect for small and intimate weddings

Trip to Ec0-Adventure Trail, Tagaytay

If you want to experience the cool breeze of the mountains (without having to take a long trip going to Baguio) and see the panoramic view of Taal Lake and its volcano while enjoying the facilities and ambiance of the special interest resort at a very reasonable price, check out the 500-meter Eco-Adventure Trail just located inside the 13.5-hectare hillside resort of Tagaytay Picinic Grove. It was constructed amid a natural park overlooking the famous Taal Volcano. The scenic walkway, which hugs the rugged terrain of the picnic grove, gives Tagaytay visitors a number of spectacular views of the island-volcano of Taal. Its winding and rolling pathways provide tourists a challenging stroll or a leisurely walk.

Sitting on a landscaped area, the Eco-Trail is a long boardwalk that would serve as an alternative view deck for tourists and is highlighted by a miniature forest complete with a hanging bridge. Newly built picnic sheds strategically dot the area. The grove also offers various amenities such as a restaurant, cottage accommodations, function halls, picnic areas and view decks.The view was fantastic even though it rained and the sky was a bit dark. This is second time that I went to see the place after almost a decade, I think t'was during my college years. The trip was really fun even if it was really tiring. Sam really enjoys walking with matching non-stop talking and singing pa! Hays...so ever hyper kid!..haha! My in-laws on the other hand almost gives-up finishing the trail and they really catches breath after the trip. Long trail with stairs just made them really tired. But at least we've lost lots of calories in return...hehehe :p And not to mention, a really great place for your photo ops as well.

Mommy's Day Out

Brought to you by Lifestyle Network and Working Mom Magazine.

When: May 18, 2008 / 11:00am-6:00pm
Where: Trinoma Mall Activity Center